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It's been a busy year for Fenway Park. The historic home of the Boston Red Sox rang in 2010 as a hockey rink. It'll host at least 81 Sox games this year. (The Fenway faithful hope for more.) And on Wednesday night, the 98-year-old stadium becomes a...

World Cup 2010 proposition bets are wacky

World Cup bettors get to play plenty of wacky prop bets.

Diversity may be at an all-time high in U.S. soccer, but there are plenty of strides that still could be made to promote the sport and improve opportunities within the African-American community.

The men's soccer NCAA tournament has seen some minor upsets, but for the most part the traditional powers have reached the Sweet Sixteen, writes Maria Burns Ortiz.

On the cusp of this year's men's College Cup, Akron has to be considered the favorite. But don't overlook a hardened Maryland team or locals North Carolina and Wake Forest, writes Maria Burns Ortiz.

The Big Ten conference has been traditionally dominated by Indiana, but times have changed, writes Maria Burns Ortiz.

Loyola College has failed to live up to the lofty expectations precipitated by a strong campaign one year ago. But if anyone can lead his team through a difficult period, it's captain Tennant McVea.

The ACC is irrefutably the best men's soccer conference in the country -- top to bottom. But with such a dominant assembly of teams, it's anyone's guess who emerges as the leader of the pack.

There's no questioning the Hispanic fan base's passion for soccer, something that MLS is well aware of and keen to embrace, writes Maria Burns Ortiz.

The California schools had a miserable NCAA tournament run a year ago. But this is 2009, and there are teams aplenty that have the makeup to win a national championship.

The undefeated Monmouth Hawks know all too well that a stellar regular season can quickly morph into postseason disappointment, writes Maria Burns Ortiz.

South Florida's start has been keyed by explosive forward Zak Boggs, who's proven he can excel at pretty much anything he puts his mind to, writes Maria Burns Ortiz.

Entering his 25th season at the helm of the BU program, coach Neil Roberts has become an institution for the Terriers, writes Maria Burns Ortiz.